Craftsman 13 amp 10" Table Saw with Stand (21802) Reviews


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3.77 of 5
(by 53 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 75% of reviewers recommend (38 out of 53)

Pros
  • inexpensive saw (11)
  • great for wood working ,easy to assemble (7)
  • very sturdy (5)
  • easy to adjust blade fence (5)
  • easy assembly (3)
  • indistructable (2)
Cons
  • fence tends to be crooked (6)
  • cheaply made (4)
  • tips easily (4)
  • fence tends to move at times (4)
  • plastic height adj. handle works loose (3)
  • weak motor (1)
  • blade guard moves out of place (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

Good saw for the money

I read the reviews before buying this but still thought it would be a good saw for the money and I was right. I used it to build a bookcase and it turned out pretty good. The adjustable arm is not accurate at all but I made sure to measure at the front, back and next to the blade before locking it down... read full review »
Posted on Feb 11, 2009
Most Helpful Critical Review

Cheap-O

As with most any tool, it really depends on what your use is. For this saw, if your goal is precision and/or durability, this is not the table saw for you. Don't expect consistent precision to be better than about +- 1/16" If you want low cost and/or light weight for occasional use, then this might be... read full review »
Posted on May 26, 2008

Craftsman 13 amp 10" Table Saw with Stand ... Reviews

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My wife bought this on sale for me on my birthday. I was skeptical at first, not believing it would have much power or be useful for projects around the house, after all, how good could it be for $99.00.  Boy, was I wrong.  This little saw is one of my favorite tools!!.  It always does just exactly what I need with little to no fuss.  It makes me look like I know what I am doing.  The only issue is the adjustments are not very precise, so you will want to take your time and check you measurements several times before cutting, but other than that I love this saw. Thanks Honey!

Posted on Mar 27, 2010

I just recently purchased this table saw and is the first one I have ever owned. I own many craftsman products and love them all so the decision was easy when the time came that I needed a table saw. I thought that for the price it would not perform at a higher level then it did. I installed laminate and needed this saw for many cuts needed to get close enough to the walls and to make cuts for the rounded corners that my house has. I was completely satisfied with this product and would recommend it to any home owner with small to medium sized jobs around the house.

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Posted on Apr 07, 2010

great portable saw i will use a lot.

Posted on Jun 29, 2010

Good saw for the money

This saw is perfect for what I bought it for - light use and ripping a few trim boards.. So far it has performed as expected. One thing I like about it is that its light enough to where I can easily carry it outside and cut when I need it, rather than get the garage full of dust.  

Posted on Jun 02, 2010

I bought this saw after it went on sale and only bought it for the bang for the buck. After I used it, I was satisfied. This table saw has plenty of power and enough precision for a homeowner. My only gripe is that it seems that they could have built it more solid. It seems like the components are fragile and that you should definitely handle it gently. It operates as it should for now, but I am using it with caution.

Posted on Mar 25, 2010

I bought this saw several years ago, but have used it very little.  I would think that in total, it probably had less than 20 hours of use in it.  It recently failed during a very minor amount of use and the engine began smoking and began to seize up.  The arbor is too small to use anything other than a regular blade, and a dado will not work due to it's arbor size and limited power.  You really get what you pay for, but I would've expected a table saw  to last a little longer with no more use than it gets in my house.  The fence is never accurate and I always had to use a framing square...

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Posted on Nov 19, 2009

awful

Motor died after about 5 cuts.  Took it in for warranty repair and it was sent back because the repair cost twice what it was worth.  Sears did offer to replace with  a new one.  This is a cheap made in China saw, not of typical Craftsman quality.

Posted on Dec 21, 2009

I've had other Table Saws in my shop but none has been as good or lasted as long as my Craftsman 10" Table Saw that came with it's own stand. It's the most used tool in my workshop. I've had mine for many years now and it's still going strong.

Posted on Dec 01, 2009

This saw is a workhorse on the cheap.  It does have a narrow table and is easy to tip, but it has held up over the 5+ years I've owned it.

Posted on Nov 14, 2009

I bought for installing a click'n lock cork floor. It worked very well for that and was not taxed. Since then I've started to get into some woodworking and the first thing I built was a workbench. I changed the blade for a quality combination blade and the saw performed well, even cutting 2 inch thick hard maple. I was able to cut without burning as long as I didn't rush the cuts. The fence is a bit sloppy when locking into place but nothing that couldn't be handled with a ruler. I always measured the blade front and back relative to the fence. The miter gauge is pretty cheesy so I think I'll upgrade...

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Posted on Nov 19, 2009

I owned this saw for two months, I attempted to crosscut 3/4" plywood and 3/4" red oak with a 10" freud ultra fine finish crosscutting blade with the same results...burning.  The saw is supposed to be able to cut up to 3" at 90 degrees, and it probably will, but it fails to cut 3/4" hardwoods.  I was able to cut through some shoe moulding with ease.  As the others have said, the fence is never straight and the miter gauge is pitiful, and the only metal on the saw is the top and legs, the body of the saw is plastic.  On the plus side, you can return it within 90 days with the receipt and packaging!...

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Posted on Feb 21, 2010

10 in table saw

AAA+++ for less than $90, you can't go wrong.
Posted on Jul 20, 2009

A workhorse little saw.

I've owned this saw for several years now, and mostly it has seen light duty use (till now). I've been building a gazebo which requires a lot of table saw work for the walls. Lots of rip cuts on 2x6's to make a pair of drip rails that are 1.5" x 2.5", and then 8 degree bevel cuts to put a slope where the ballisters sit. The end ballisters and lentels (2x6's) are beveled at 22.5 degrees. The top and bottom rails for the lentels are slotted 1.5" wide to accept the 2x2's. This table saw has seen a lot of action over the past month, and has worked flawlessly. The only complaint is the use of a dado... read full review »
Posted on Jun 26, 2009

I like the Craftstman Saw at the outlet store, the saw was 60.00 dollar off Brand new price for a new one,so brought it.

Posted on Oct 12, 2010

Reviews of Craftsman 13 amp 10" Table Saw with Stand (21802)